Mobile Monday №50

Platform: iOS

It's time for free stuff! Accompanying this week's Mobile Monday feature, we've got a handful of unlock codes for last week's puzzle game (which is also a browser game, by the way), BLOCKOBAN. Want one? All you have to do is sign in with a Casual Gameplay account and leave a comment below. Winners will be chosen at random and announced on next week's Mobile Monday, so be sure and check back then to see if you've won!

And now... on with the games!

Doodle Jump - Simple, proven ideas often make the best mobile games, and Doodle Jump is an excellent illustration of that. A simple action game at its core, all you do is tilt the iPhone to maneuver the ever-jumping character back and forth as he makes his way upwards, trying to land on solid platforms as you go. Springs, jet packs, moving ground, enemies, shield power-ups and lots of other things help/hinder your progress, of course. What really makes Doodle Jump special is its creative visual presentation.

Aztec Quest - Bet you never thought you'd see a game like this on the iPhone: an isometric building-style puzzle game! The goal of Aztec Quest is to move the marble from the dispenser to the target. To get it there, you have to use ramps, conveyor belts, springs, cannons, bridges and a host of other objects. Tons and tons of puzzles (along with an editor) makes the challenge almost endless. The interface is a little constricting at first, but after two or three levels, you'll be marble maneuvering with the best of 'em. And yes, I am one of the best of them. The free Aztec Quest Lite is also available.

mondrian - Sokoban sliding puzzles aren't everyone's cup of tea, but Mondrain drops in a few new spices that makes this batch worth sipping. Working with the ghost of painter Piet Mondrian, you will be sliding bits of colored paint around empty canvases to restore them to their original splendor. After just a few levels you'll quickly realize how much of a brain bender this game is, and the sense of humor and crisp art style make it a treat to experience.

Jounce - A sparsely decorated musically-infused action game, Jounce is all about guiding balls from the dispenser to the goal at the end of the stage. You do this by creating and rotating small platforms throughout the stage. Jounce is unique in that the solution for each stage only has to be creative as you want it to be. Can you get by with two walls? Great, go for it. But if you want more points, see if you can squeeze a dozen platforms in there. This variable complexity makes Jounce a scalable experience, perfect for just about any puzzle mood you happen to be in. The free Jounce Lite is also available.

NOTE: Games listed may not be available outside of North America. Prices are subject to change and are therefore unlisted. Please see the individual game pages for purchasing info.

I've had Doodle Jump ever since I got my iPhone several months ago and I highly recommend it. It's a great game to play when you have a spare few minutes and, as jolson42 said, is constantly being updated. In fact it's probably the most updated app on my phone.

It's good to see developers/publishers putting up Lite versions of their apps so we can try them out before shelling out. Some apps, mostly games, might only be US$0.99 (AU$1.19) but given the number of them, they add up. There's quite a few games I might've bought if there'd been a free trial version that I could try first.

Don't most games for the iPhone these days come with a Lite counterpart? I'd say 80-90% of the time a search on the app store will net you a free version to peruse at your leisure. Or that might just be my own experiences.

Also, Doodle Jump? Would be much more enjoyable if "doop, doop" wasn't the only sound other than the occasional item effect. Perhaps I am just a terrible person who hates joy, but it grates on my nerves after more than a few minutes. Even a short looping soundtrack would have done wonders to alleviate the monotony.

Not really "into" review sites, but liked this one enough to sign up. I like the blunt, honest approach on the reviews. Actually went through all the iphone pages and got several games you suggested! Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge!

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